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Avatar: the Last Airbender Personality Types: Aang

My friend's kids have been watching Avatar: the Last Airbender for the first time, and it's made me excited about this series all over again. The original Nickelodeon show is one of those stories that's just about as close to perfect as it gets. The Gaang all have such distinct, complex, age-appropriate, and absolutely delightful personalities, and I've been spending a lot of time thinking about them and where they sit in the Enneagram and Myers-Briggs. So, I may as well kick off the next personality type series with the kid at the center of it all!

I'll be sticking entirely with the Nickelodeon series for my analysis of all AtLA characters, and won't be looking at the comics, Legend of Korra, or either live-action adaptation.

Aang's Enneagram

Wound: Aang was just 12 years old when he had the responsibility of being the Avatar thrust upon him, and he didn't really get to be a kid in the same way after that, being left out of games with his friends and having to take on burdens for which he wasn't ready.

Wounding message: You are the Avatar first, and a person second. You are the only person who can save the world.

Core desire: To enjoy his childhood for just a bit longer, until he's ready for the responsibilities he chooses to take on.

Core fear: missing out on life's pleasures (I was going to say "not being able to fulfill his role as the Avatar", but if that were his core fear, his defense mechanism would be hard work and focus. Instead, it's like he wants to cram as much fun and adventure into every day as humanly possible!)

Defense mechanism: Aang is always ready to defuse any situation with his playfulness and sense of humor

Strengths: Aang is charismatic, friendly, optimistic, a quick learner, creative, clever, playful, easygoing, spontaneous, and empathetic

Challenges: Aang can be flighty, flaky, irresponsible, unwilling to face his inner turmoil, afraid of responsibility, indecisive, and doesn't always take important things seriously

When healthy: Aang balances responsibility with being true to himself - both in his morals and his sense of fun

When unhealthy: Aang runs away from his problems

Looking at all of this, here's what connects when I go back to the Enneagram post:

Wound: 2, 7, or 9

Wounding message: 2, 3, or 7

Core desire: 7 or 9

Core fear: 7

Defense mechanism: 7 or 9

Strengths: 7

Challenges: 7, a bit of 9

When healthy: 2, 3, 7, or 9

When unhealthy: 5, 6, or 9

Aang is an Enneagram 7.

He's probably one of the best examples of a 7 in any media. It works especially well because he's a child - Sevens walk the line between child-like and child-ish, with the former coming out more when they're healthy (childlike wonder at and appreciation of the world around them), and the latter coming out more when they're unhealthy.

Sevens live in the Head center and tend to repress fear. From Personality Path:

Fear is repressed for Type 7s by staying on the move. Their fixation with planning is a subconscious strategy to ensure they don’t feel their core emotion of fear and anxiety by staying too busy to process it. Anger can be triggered if they feel they are being limited, cut off from their options, or being controlled. This threatens the core strategy of running from anxiety. Shame or Sadness can enter the picture when their lack of follow through, lack of discipline or commitment, or self-referencing tendencies harm themselves or others. A drive to avoid anxiety through incessant activity is often at the bottom of the three core emotions for Type 7s.

Wing

The Enneagram Institute describes 7w6 as "The Entertainer," and 7w8 as "The Realist." 7w6 sounds more like Aang to me.

Here's the description of 7w6 from EnneaApp:

Calm any sense of insecurity by being both productive & fun-loving

Has a good sense of humor; quick-witted and energetic; imaginative

Focus on life as positive; wants to create joy/make the world better

Can deplete self by being overactive; can be manic when unhealthy

Gojo Satoru from JuJutsu Kaisen and Momiji Sohma from Fruits Basket are both examples of 7w6!

Subtype

My guess is that Aang is either a SP or SO 7, and it's unlikely he's an SX 7. His focus tends to be on himself, the Gaang, or his role in the world as the Avatar.

The descriptions of the subtypes, both from EnneaApp and from Enneagram Explained, don't clarify a ton, which is interesting because SP is the stereotype and SO the countertype, though I do think one is more likely.

The Self-Preservation Subtype, as described by EnneaApp:

Work ensures that options remain open; likes to plan/stockpile interesting options

Soften survival fears by forming a crew who share their positivity and enthusiasm

Comforted by having goals reflected back by those who share similar values

Highly social; people are interesting and stimulating; seek a family-feeling

Family of choice (not birth): the few who can bring their piece of a "perfect future"

Love goes out to their chosen ones; can be a shark to the rest of the outside world

Loving but selfish; relentless about seeking well-being/getting their needs met

Defends the "circle and castle;" a sense of belonging is extremely important

May feel deprived easily; can become impatient, panicky, cranky, and demanding

Can easily pick up a conversation with someone where it was left off months ago

May have an image of a party animal (although don't see themselves that way)

Risks are usually measured rather than reckless; more dutiful than other 7 subtypes

Strong need to be entertained/entertaining; get joy from seeing others happy

Moved by colors and sunsets; love nature/outdoors; may be interested in mysticism

And the Social Subtype, also described by EnneaApp:

Has a strong interest in an idealized social order; "The grass is always greener"

Accepts limitation & obligations; sacrifice seen as temporary/linked with future goals

Tension between duty to others and desire to escape; hate being dragged down

Creates a large circle who share philosophical ideas & mirror sense of inner worth

Sees strength in numbers, are also keenly aware of the limitations that others bring

Dance a delicate line between need for acknowledgement and need for individuality

Handle the "burden of responsibility" by seeking variety and craving change

Stuffs longing for change; may harbor resentment/feel a martyr putting others first

Strong wish to equalize authority; egalitarianism guarantees personal freedom

Don't readily empathize with differing ideas/needs/difficulties; can be impatient

Mental agitation/scattered energy: completing a task/settling down can be difficult

Can be irresponsible when entranced by an idea; is drawn to the abstract; curious

On the outlook for an enjoyable conversation, wants an easy out when it gets boring

Like companionship but can't stand feeling trapped, or being controlled/coerced

So, in both descriptions, there are things that sound just like Aang, and things that sound wrong, but I do think SO is a slightly better fit, and this makes sense for him as the Avatar; of course his focus would be on his role in the community.

We all use all 3 instincts, anyway, so it's likely that SP is second in his "stack".

This makes Aang an SO 7w6

Tritype

I think Aang is a very clear example of his tritype of 2-7-9, The Peacemaker. He shares this type with Yuji Itadori of JuJutsu Kaisen!

If you are a 279, you are caring, innovative, and accepting. You want to be helpful, upbeat, and peaceful. You are very kind and tend to see the best in others. You focus on easy and comfortable ways of relating. You have a sunny disposition and are very kind and optimistic. You dislike any form of conflict or strife and use your sense of humor to smooth out difficulties. Your need for okay-ness can, at times, be seen as insensitive.

Aang's MBTI:

I want to do this part a little bit differently than I've been doing it. Bear with me (and please let me know if this format works for the MBTI sections!)

Information-Gathering:

Everyone uses both iNtuition and Sensing, but one will be more natural to rely on. Everyone will also introvert one of these processes, and extrovert the other.

Someone who introverts iNtuition and extroverts Sensing will be able to cut to the core of understanding something in a state of deep, solitary focus. They will gather sensory information through their experience in the present, preferably with others.

Someone who extroverts iNtuition and introverts Sensing will tend to brainstorm aloud, connecting many possibilities at once, and will rely on comparisons to past sense-memories in order to understand the present.

I think the first paragraph describes Aang better than the second, and I think he uses Se more than Ni. This makes him an -S-P type.

Decision-Making:

Just like with the two information-gathering processes, everyone uses both Thinking and Feeling to some degree, but will use one more naturally. And gain, they will introvert one, and extrovert the other.

Someone who introverts Thinking and extroverts Feeling will use their own internal logic to come to decisions, and will base their decisions on outcomes for the people around them.

On the other hand, someone who extroverts Thinking and introverts Feeling will rely on external logic in decision-making, such as rules, laws, procedures, checklists, etc... and will base their decisions on the kind of person they want to be, or the kind of person they see themselves to be.

This one was a little tougher, because I see elements of all of these in Aang, but I think the second paragraph was slightly more accurate to him. He struggles a lot with balancing his personal values with being the Avatar, which is why I think he uses Fi more than Te, making him an -SFP type.

Knowing his four processes (Ni, Se, Fi, and Te), and that Se and Fi are his preferred processes, the next step is to figure out whether he's Se Fi Te Ni, or Fi Se Ni Te (an E or I type; ESFP or ISFP).

I personally see Se as his most likely dominant process, and Fi as his most likely inferior process. Let's see how the Myers and Briggs Foundation describes these:

Se as dominant:

Acts on concrete data in the here and now. Likes to experience the world—active, talkative, and social. Trusts the present, what is tangible and real. Keyword: Experiencing.

When exaggerated:

overindulgence, hyperactive, overly talkative

Fi as inferior:

wild fantasies and visions of impending disaster (catastrophize the future), attribute meaning where there is no meaning, come up with extravagant visions of unseen forces of cosmic proportions

I think this all sounds like Aang!

This would make Aang ESFP, The Performer! A description:

Outgoing, friendly, and accepting. Exuberant lovers of life, people, and material comforts. Enjoy working with others to make things happen. Bring common sense and a realistic approach to their work and make work fun. Flexible and spontaneous, adapt readily to new people and environments. Learn best by trying a new skill with other people.

He also shares this with both Yuji Itadori and Momiji Sohma!

Aang's Personality Summary:

Enneagram: SO 7w6 (The Enthusiast/The Entertainer)

Tritype: 2-7-9 (The Peacemaker)

MBTI: ESFP (The Performer/The Entertainer)

Aang is defined by his sense of fun, his friendliness, his kindness, his ability to improvise, his desire for a positive, low-conflict environment, and his sensitivity to his role in the world as the Avatar.

What do you think? Did I get it right or wrong? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Enneagram 7w6: The Tinfoil Brat 👽😈🧚‍♀️

by Larissa

Nicknames I think fit this type: Tinfoil Brat, Party Goblin, Cheeto Gremlin, Attention Deficit Marauder, Little Rascal, Miss Demeanor, Disco Inferno, Constant Craving, Loveable Lunatic, Rabbithole Raver, Provocative Pollinator, Pixie Grifter, Trashbag Trickster, Enfant Terrible, The ‘Suck It and See’.

7w6’s scuttle, dart, flit and operate in an often spasmodic fashion. They’re constantly seeking shortcuts and novel ways of experiencing reality. You’ll know them by the signature trail of chaos they sow. They’re the “too much” or “a lot” friend; sometimes annoying in their fervor, impatient and scattered little imps. Tricksters at heart, they’re naively obscene and often artless in their communication style, grinning while they deliver an insult. But it’s ok, because they’re more interesting than you (by their own assertion). At their best, 7’s are generous and inspiring. While they may throw themselves pity parties, they’ll make sure there’s still spiked punch, Cheetos, a great playlist and sexual (sometimes grotesquely so) innuendo abound.

7w6’s share a core type with 7w8, but the 7w8 is more of a Bulldozer Barbie, Bellicose Bella, a Girl Gone Wild. Where the 7w6 is a chattering chipmunk, the 7w8 is a rhino with fake tits and they give zero fucks that you can see their areola poking out of their too-tight shirt.

7 is a “head type” and with a 6 wing it makes for a double “head type”; a pinball machine that never tires unless you start telling them a long-winded story about your poorly-healthed grandmother or the irksome details of your home renovation. 7’s underdo fear by escaping and avoiding it or anything that harshes their vibe. 7’s are one of the more solipsistic types, however, with a 6 wing (instead of an assertive, confident and grandiose 8 wing) it also has a dose of anxiety, paranoia and hypervigilance. They're aware that they're annoying and that fear isn’t truly escapable. Their 6-ish traits can be exacerbated by walls closing in on them or external forces trying to control or oppress them. Or if they’ve given in to reckless excess they might become terrorized by the consequences catching up to them. They can spiral into worst case scenarios and become reactive and hostile toward anyone who seems like a threat to their freedom, agency or fantasies.

However, unlike the 6, 7’s rarely like to view themselves as victims, even when they are. They can apply their "possibilities" orientation to catastrophic thinking and dot-connecting, which can result in excessive catastrophizing, prophetic visions or a volatile combination of both.

As a head type and a “gluttony” type, 7’s love pulling from many different places and sources, obsessively consuming whatever they’re interested in. Even though they have their own ideas about the world, they love learning, and you might find a lot of geeky 7w6’s in the wild. They’ve often taken a multitude of classes and workshops. Their 6 wing can cause them to check in with “the experts”, but they basically just want a direct hookup to the dealer. They want your mental drugs, and they want them now. Of course, they’ll skidaddle when they’ve butt-chugged enough to create their own thing - however half-baked, ill-conceived or premature it may be.

7’s aggressively extract nectar from anything they find intriguing; voraciously suckling on the tit of life like a ravenous piglet. This can manifest via their interests, or whatever libidinous pursuit they might be engaged in. Once they get sick of the flavor, or the tit starts to wither, they move on to find a new one. Or, perhaps they suck so intently and relentlessly that they end up caving in their own skull; and find themselves obese and putrescent, breathless in a pile of excess and excrement.

7 is a "frustration" type; nothing is ever quite right. They get horny off idealizing what could be, and wilt under what is. The grass is always greener on the other side. FOMO is their middle name. Their thirst for what could be is often a propulsive force, and can be the only thing that motivates them when life is mundane. They get what they want, but it doesn’t satisfy them for long. In the back of their mind, their escape plan begins unfolding, schemes begin hatching and selfish rationalizations appear as if delivered by the divine hand of God. At their worst, the 7 can enter a state of deranged, ideopraxist mania and set themselves aflame. A juggler with so many balls, they will inevitably drop all of them and be left looking like a fool. Lather, rinse, repeat, and any hope the 7 had of finding stability or sustainable gratification goes down the drain along with the pubic hair and cheap body wash of a life they’ve constructed out of endless dissatisfaction.

7 is an "assertive" type. This can make them entitled and brazen about what they want. Their motto is “Gimme gimme more, gimme more, gimme gimme more…” *Britney hair flip* But because of the wing 6, 7w6’s can be aware of what they “should” do or what society expects from them (especially if a Social type) and it can keep their brattiest impulses vaguely more reigned in than a 7w8 (who is double assertive). They might go for what they want, but feel bad or belatedly apologize if it has ramifications. They might also experience paralyzing apprehension, self-doubt and overwhelm when their own incompetence (or fear of it) catches up with them. However, at the end of the day, the 7w6 will end up doing what the 7w6 wants to do, which is a big distinction between 7w6 and 6w7. The 7w6 might see the “should” in front of them on the pavement, and may stare at it a while, but ultimately the 7 will squish it under their neon yellow high-top and skip away.

7 is a “positive” type, which mostly means they reframe negatives into positives. They experience “magical thinking”, especially with a 9 fix in the mix. They attempt to avoid boredom, pain, annoyance, and negativity on autopilot. It doesn’t mean that they won’t be negative or experience sorrow, as a 7w6 they have a reactive “negative” wing (doubly so, if they have a 4 and/or 8 fix). They can dwell, sob, be too depressed to peel themselves off their fluid-stained bed sheets. However, they might not really be here for *your* negativity. They’ll likely want to reframe or resolve your problem and move on with their day, instead of handing you tissue after tissue while you tell them your sob story for the thousandth time. They want to rip the Band-Aid off and find the silver lining, yesterday. A 7 who has worked on themselves and is conscious of their patterns is better at holding space for others, but sure enough the frustrated feeling of being held hostage will creep upon them, and you will notice their spirit leave the room as you continue to ramble on and on about your dire situation that you’ve already told them A DOZEN FUCKING TIMES BEFORE and they have already repeatedly told you how to fix… GOOD GOD, IF YOU EXPECT ME TO LISTEN TO THIS NOTHING-SAUCE THEN PAY ME, YOU DAFFY BITCH!!!… Moving on.

As an assertive-“positive” type, they offer solutions, which may not seem realistic or viable to some. The 7 believes that anything is surmountable, given their blessed “magical thinking” abilities. If you can’t get with their visionary suggestions, you’ll likely morph into their hapless, weepy acquaintance that they put on the shelf next to the discarded, moldy books they discovered on the side of the road when they were drunk, and the drab religious figurines their aunt gives them each Christmas. You’ll collect dust only to be brought out to play with when they’ve exhausted other options.

This “positive” thinking ability also means that if something really fucked up happens to them, they’ll usually recover. Even if they hole up for a while to lick their wounds, or spiral into their 6 wing, they’ll eventually find the benefit of the tragedy. You fucked their boyfriend, but you’re also their mom? That’s ok, they’ll turn it into their Jerry Springer debut, and they’ll look hotter than you on television. You banned them from a social group? They’ll create their own group and it will be even funner and more interesting than yours. Or, if they’re more evolved, they’ll just move on as if you never existed. You cannot defeat a 7, because they’ll find a way to bend reality to make anything work for them. The only person who can defeat a 7 is themselves.

Because 7w6’s are a double head type with a line to another head type (5), they can often feel like they don’t know enough. In fact, they can feel spectacularly stupid. A core 6 will make sure they understand the rules, know what the experts think, what the group thinks (or the group they simp) as a way to fend off the worries of being a dumbass. A 5 will become a quietly arrogant expert as the “competency” head type, and over-learn into total abstraction. When a 7 feels a bit ‘tarded, it can fuel their internal gluttony and they might immediately move into “doing” something about it, without thinking it through. They might buy a ton of books (and not read them), or sign up for a bunch of classes (but not show up for half of them). It can also cause them to retreat into their line to 5 (obsessively studying) or access their 6 wing (seeking out expert opinions), or just flee the experience entirely by brushing it off with a joke, or switching lanes to chase another pursuit or distraction. YOLO.

7’s can unravel into unhealthy levels when they feel suffocated, trapped, stifled or as if their prospects have been cut off. This can happen when there are too many responsibilities being piled on them, or when they feel as if under perpetual house arrest because of their circumstances (the wife, kids, job, weather, too many obligations, inadequate options in their dominant instinct). They’re not usually nine-to-five, rise’n’grind types and the workforce tedium can bring out the self-destructive urge to escape existence via drugs, booze, sex, distractions and stirring up chaos. 7’s, especially with an additional frustration fix (1 or 4), can devolve into a state of despair and decadence by being forced to be part of the proletariat. They might abscond responsibilities or lash out at people for taking up their time or energy; becoming almost hysterical about their boundaries and me-time.

7’s are also often the “party animal” or flamboyant type; flitting from scene to scene, rarely establishing anything truly meaningful outside of a select few connections. If you wound or disappoint them they might lob you off, as they have many other tantalizing social options to choose from. They have a live and let live attitude, and usually don't care all that much if people disagree with their opinions or beliefs, unlike the core 6. Often 7’s gravitate toward other 7’s or 7-fixers, as there’s a shared understanding that they can maintain the friendship without constantly checking in or seeing each other every week, which can be difficult for other types to fathom.

Known as a “selfish type” 7’s can be seen as narcissistic, especially from the view of a superego (1, 2, 6) or attachment (3, 6, 9) type, because they’re living life on their own terms and not abiding by the Matrix commandments or limiting beliefs. Life is to be enjoyed, experienced, ravaged, fucked from behind. Rules are for losers. 7’s aren’t limited by your mortal belief systems and structures, *insert evil laugh.* The 7 doesn’t care what you do, so long as you don’t get in the way of what they’re doing or want. If you get in the way of a 7’s passion or enjoyment, watch out.

7’s, maybe more than any other type, enjoy playing pranks and messing with people. Depending on their wing, instinctual stacking and fixes, you’ll find yourself with a devious pixie who likes to stir things up for their own amusement, a chaotic neutral character, or a gleeful demon who exacts revenge in the most amoral of ways. They like having a stockpile of wild stories to whip out like a party trick, self-indulgently musing at their collection of peccadillos and antics.

Because 7 has a line to 5 (the other head type), it makes the 7w6 one of the most “heady” of the types. Having a “line” to another type means it has access to aspects or behaviors of that type as a means to evolve or devolve. When 7 goes “line to 5” they can burrow into an interest and withdraw in order to feed their head. It can make them more introspective, focused on absorbing and fully comprehending details, refining, synthesizing and whittling versus their usual expansive, superficial gathering of information approach. It can also make them go into hermit-mode, becoming unusually abstemious, avoiding people and evading responsibilities in service of whatever their interest is because life “out there” just isn’t doing it for them. They’ll avoid the soirees and meet-ups because they’re disappointed and would rather get their juice from books or Reddit, or create something all night in their bedroom. When healthy, a 7 can apply all of this to mastering a skill or seeing through the actualization phase of an obsession. However, 7’s may go 5 mode when they’ve exhausted themselves escaping, running and devouring. They have nothing left to give or take, and they must finally rest. This can be a terrifying experience to the 7 if they have unprocessed trauma, upsetting emotions or life things they’ve been avoiding. The enormity of it can crash down on the 7, hurtling them into horror and overwhelm. This experience can make them depressed, distressed, double-down on escapist behaviors, or God willing, they introspect and look for healthy ways to integrate and process.

When 7’s access their line to 1 (a frustration-competency type) when unhealthy, they can transform into unholy terrors, imperious and cavalier. They mutate from being easy going to perfectionistic and hyper-critical of themselves and others. Especially with a wing 6 and a line to 1, the 7 can be uncharacteristically Kareny. They can become controlling of others in their life and preachy about how to live when their circumstances are not mirroring the reality they desire: one that feels elastic, lively and fascinating. They might cut people from their lives for not living up to their standards (as wavy-gravy or new those standards may be), or clean up the mess in their lives by abstaining from alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling or whatever else they typically overdo.

When they are accessing both of their competency lines, and actualizing their interests, hobbies or theories instead of just shouting their latest madcap ideas at strangers, they can go into a hyper-disciplined state. This can cause them to proceed in an austere and controlled manner; cutting away the fat in their life (people, other interests, obligations) in order to bring their vision into reality. Their relationships, belongings or multitude of interests may begin to feel like prison bars, and they’ll have to go. Because it’s difficult to balance repressed hedonistic impulses with responsibility, eventually the 7 will wear themselves out in this mode. The sensation of being stifled ferments, and they may succumb to the urge to abandon this new lifestyle, in favor of reinventing themselves or discovering unfamiliar, delicious vittles. Of course, the idea is that we use our lines to integrate and balance ourselves, but for the 7 it may take many tangos before they find a rhythm they can dance to. If they find a renewable source of energy in one direction, balance fun with consistency, they can harness their demiurgical life force and make grand things materialize.

A main life pattern with 7’s is that they’re always trying to outrun the Devil. If they don’t face whatever it is they’re running from, the ubiquitous monster at their heels will become bigger and faster as the 7 gets slower and weaker. Often, The Universe will throw a monkey wrench in their bike spokes to force them to stop and reflect, as injury and ruin is often the only way to force a 7 to look inward and emotionally heal. If they refuse, and keep pushing and squirming and escaping, it will become increasingly difficult as they get older to overcome these patterns. They’ll run out of road, options and ways out.

The film “Red Rocket” (2021) by Sean Baker is a great example of this life path. “The Little Mermaid” (1989) is also a good example of the “grass is greener” mentality of the idealistic 7w6 who goes through Hell to get what they desire, only to find out it’s nothing like what they dreamed; it didn’t solve all of their problems and now they’re totally fucked.

7’s can seem horrifically impetuous and self-absorbed to other types. However, because their type structure is centered around possibilities, expansiveness, movement and lack of rules or restrictions, they also make for great cheerleaders. If you have a big dream, you’re better off floating it to your 7 buddy who will join you in the fantasy, cheer you on, make you believe in the power of you, and spitball solutions. When they’re happy and have the means, they’re also keenly generous with their resources, time and energy. When they have slowed down and genuinely allowed for gratitude and internal abundance, and allow themselves to experience discomfort, they can unlock true joy and satisfaction. Maybe more than any other type, they’re the ones most likely to want to see you thrive, without a hidden agenda. They love it when you follow your outlandish passion and dream the undreamable. Fuck the rules, Cindy! You are a rockstar!!!! Fuck the haters, Gary! Eat as many goddamn hotdogs as you want, Marsha! Yassss Queen! When 7’s put their powers of provocation to good use, they can inspire others, catalyze massive change in their loved ones, and lift the world with them on their seemingly nonsensical quest. They crack open the door to what is possible for all, and give permission to other types to unabashedly follow their aspirations and unconditionally love themselves, warts and all.

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Social-Dominant 7w6’s often like to build social groups around their interests, and as they can have multiple interests, they can have multiple groups to flit between. Each group can serve its own purpose (“these are the friends I talk about Enneagram with, these are the friends I party with, these are my horror movie friends”, etc). They can seem like social butterflies - noncommittal, selfish and scattered. They can be aware of the social impact they might have, if only they narrow or combine what captures their attention into something cohesive and meaningful. What really juices them up is being able to find their special groups where they can push into, learn and expand on ideas, concepts, experiences, interests and build something exhilarating together. If they’re not getting that from you, you might not have a place at the table for too long. They’ll encourage you on your own quest, though, as they usher you out the door.

Self-Preservation-Dominant 7w6’s are less focused on curating their social circles around their activities but will still want things to be engaging. This might manifest in a strange assortment of pets, physical pursuits or objects, eating or creating weird food, doing bizarre things with their body or aesthetic. They might be the most responsible of the three instincts, and the most able to actualize their efforts in the physical world. However, Self-Preservation 7’s can indulge in overspending, buying useless shit, eating out or travelling alot, partying nonstop, fucking nonstop, daredevil activities and sometimes pushing the limits physically because what even is reality? What even is this body? More, more, more! Adreeennnaaaaaaaalliiiiinnnnnnnnne!!!!

Sexual-Dominant 7w6’s want fleeting, intense, devouring, pleasurable experiences - and if you don’t profusely sparkle or pique their interest, move along. They can also attract a lot of attention in their presentation - through dress, adornments and displays. They’ll draw people in like a mystical belly-dancer, mesmerizing their audience - but as soon as they lose interest, bye, bye! They’re perhaps the most hedonistic and provocative of the three instincts, and unless you’re able to continuously feed them juice and captivation, you’ll be left with nothing but the memories of the Sexual 7 to arouse and torment you forever. What never could have been… *sigh.*

Examples of 7w6’s: Joe Rogan, Tim Dillon, Theo Von, Parker Posey, Florence Welch, Danny Elfman, Sia, RuPaul, Miley Cyrus

7: Frustration, Positive, Assertive, Head

6: Attachment, Reactive, Superego, Head

Line to 5: Rejection, Competency, Withdrawn, Head

Line to 1: Frustration, Competency, Superego, Gut

Find out more about Enneagram Type 7 on the Goblins of Discord Youtube or get typed by Larissa

[thegoddessoftheunconscious]

Lorelai Gilmore (Gilmore Girls) Personality Profile

MBTI: ENFP

Extraverted Intuition (Ne) - Introverted Sensing (Si)

Lorelai is most definitely an extrovert; she is highly verbal, responsive, expressive, and engaged with the outer world. She likes to jump into stories and uses a lot of metaphors or analogies, coming up with unlikely stories on the spot. She is very witty and often sarcastic; she loves to mock and fins it amusing to assign emotions and names to objects. Often easily bored, she prioritizes having fun as a lifestyle. She has a verbal comment or comeback for any situation, is rarely tongue tied, and has an easy banter with anyone. This is consistent with Ne. On the flip side, Lorelai does not fit in with the Chilton parents, or her own parents; she is too free spirited and outspoken and is not very anchored to her past experiences and traditions. This is her weakness. She seems like she is forever running away from her origins or the moments that made her (Her parents, her family, the world she left behind at 16). She can’t seem to learn from experience, or reflect on the decisions she has made and why she has made them, which makes her blind to her usual patterns (mostly romantic ones) that are, for the people around her, quite obvious. She has a distaste for tradition, etiquette or decorum. She is not someone who is conventional, at all, and she cannot bring herself to do tedious physical tasks (like cooking, exercising, or cleaning). And yet, she can't escape her past. This is all consistent with inferior Si!

Introverted Feeling (Fi) - Extraverted Thinking (Te)

Lorelai is an open-minded, non-judgmental person, and she prides herself on that, being the opposite of her parents and all. Nonetheless, if someone or something she cares about contradicts her own values, you will hear of it, and she won't back down. Lorelai, at times, can be quite stubborn and closed-minded, focused only on how she feels in the moment without taking into account other people's needs or point of views. As a rule, she bases her decisions on how she feels about things, or what she believes is right and wrong, or on how it might impact the people she truly cares about (Rory, Sookie or Luke, mostly). This is consistent with Fi, a function that is, for Lorelai, specifically triggered anytime she comes into contact with her parents and their rigid, conventional world! She judges everyone, from her perceived pedestal of righteousness, the whole time. Her values are the right ones, so these people. in her mind, are all doing it wrong! As for her tertiary Te, you mostly see it in her direct and sometimes tactless nature, and in her efficiency at work. She has no problem being productive and taking control of various tasks, which makes her a skilled manager and owner.

Enneagram: 7w6

Type 7 - The Enthusiast

The Busy, Variety-Seeking Type: Spontaneous, Versatile, Acquisitive, and Scattered

Basic Fear: Of being deprived and in pain

This is a fear that isn't directly explored throughout the show, but can still be discerned. Lorelai was miserable in her parents world; the rules, the boredom, the lack of authenticity, the superficiality. She wanted to be set free; to rebel, to explore, to have fun! She absolutely cannot stand boredom.

Basic Desire: To be satisfied and content—to have their needs fulfilled

This desire if just a tiny bit selfish; which is a trait Lorelai definitely has; she lives in her own world of puns and jokes and stories, following her own rules and constantly bringing people and situations back to a positive emotion. This desire to have all her needs met, mixed with her fear of deprivation, might explain why she has such a hard time committing to a relationship. What if there's something better?

Holy Idea; Wisdom, Sobriety. Sin; Gluttony, Planning.

It would be healthy for Lorelai to stop distracting herself from pain; it detaches her from her own wisdom, and from the people she loves. Learning to acknowledge the half-empty part of the glass helps with sanity, empathy, connection and realism. She must resist her constant need for more, for better, for funnier; by running towards something, you may actually be escaping.

Key motivations: Want to maintain their freedom and happiness, to avoid missing out on worthwhile experiences, to keep themselves excited and occupied, to avoid and discharge pain (remember when Rory and her are in a fight while Rory is in Paris? She never stops working and starts doing her employees' chores instead of admitting or facing her sadness and her anger!).

Sevens are extroverted, optimistic, versatile, and spontaneous. Playful, high-spirited, and practical, they can also misapply their many talents, becoming over-extended, scattered, and undisciplined. They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go. They typically have problems with impatience and impulsiveness.

Why she has a 6 wing

We see that Lorelai still has a need to belong; to Rory, to her home, to Stars Hollow, to being an Innkeeper, even to her parents; there are certain foundations she simply never seeks to change or let go of. She has the reliability and loyalty of a six, and does show certain moments of irrationality due to fear, worry and anxiety, although not often.

Hogwart's House (based on sortinghatchat's system)

Slytherin Primary (The why): Lorelai's core motivation is sometimes a little hard to discern, since she is very adaptable and laid-back, and has very few raw emotional moments. What makes Lorelai who she is, I believe, is her incredible loyalty to her own ambitions and to her own people. She will always be there for Rory, for Christopher, for Sookie, and for Luke. Her people always come first, before causes and heroism, before strangers, and before truth or knowledge. We simply see no traces of the motivations that make the other houses. Consistent with this water house, she demonstrates resourcefulness and cleverness, a disinterest of the people she doesn't consider her own (think her parents and the people they socialize with, for example) and a lot of ambition and drive (From maid to manager? Opening her own successful inn?). She is a Slytherin! See; Slytherins are not evil, just a bit more self-centered, which is perfectly fine.

Hufflepuff Secondary (the how): When it comes to her methods, Lorelai would fit right in with Hufflepuff's. She's hardworking and reliable, slowly and consistently working towards her goal. In Lorelai's professional life, everything is earned with effort; her community, her position as a manager, opening her own inn, getting her own inn. You can count on Lorelai to be there, to take care of the things and the people she has invested in. She attains her goals on her own, by dedicating herself fully to her tasks, making them fun, making them her own, and doing them with a smile. By investing in something, one way or another, you end up reaping the benefits.

Just for fun (Quick Typing)

Archetypes

Rebel, Jester, Explorer

Planet

Mercury (The planet of Adaptability, Cleverness, Novelty, Communication and Open-mindedness) and Uranus (the planet of Principles, Originality, Freedom, the Unexpected and Unconventional)

Element

Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) and Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)

Kibbe body type (of Lauren Graham)

Flamboyant natural (Tall, broad shoulders, angular bones)

Seasonal color analysis (of Lauren Graham)

Clear winter (Looks best in bright cool colors)

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Hey ! So here is the thing I'm having trouble deciding between a 7w6 and a 7w8 since I seem to have traits of both, so my question is is there any clear distinction between the two that really sets them apart ? Also how would it differ for an Se user and an Ne user ? Thanks !

(Fred and George Weasley may both share the same core type, but I think Fred might be a 7w8 and George is the 7w6.) Hello! I struggled with this for a long time so I figure I might be able to give you some tips on figuring out which wing you have. 7w6s tend to value security, stability more than 7w8s do. Six wing could make you more desirous of wanting to be liked, and place an emphasis on loyalty, systems along with a tendency towards overthinking . 7w8s come off more power oriented, extroverted and are easily roused to action. They are grand visionaries, practical in their implementation and are very sensitive to being controlled/manipulated. Harder to tie down since they are doubly afraid of losing their autonomy as well, as well as not having the power in a situation, fear of vulnerability and tendency to deny their softer emotions. 7w6s on the other hand can be more open and amicable in that aspect, as they want to be able to soar but have roots to come back to. The 7w8 has no such compulsion. 7w8 uses repression, regression and denial as their main defence mechanisms as opposed to 7w6 which uses repression, regression and projection. 7w6 has a lighter energy, a fantasy oriented feel to them. 7w8 has a darker, earthier, gritty flavour to it. Sort of like lightning striking the ground. They seem more typically Ne flavoured while 7w8 brings a stronger orientation towards exploring sensory pursuits which can look like Se. 7w6s are more head types and can have a scattered, nervy kind of energy about them. A lot of 7w6s want to be adventurous and get our of their comfort zone but if they have a strong wing influence over the core, it is likely that these fantasies will be more lived out in their minds, because of a deep set anxiety/state of pre-fear influence that 6 brings. In case of encountering fear, the 7w6 is more likely to flee while 7w8 is bound to put up a fight. Of course these lines could be blurred in the case of a cp 6 which can look like an 8. But ultimately an 8 wing, core or fix means that you would gravitate actively towards positions of power, or at least let people know either by aggressive display or covertly that you are an alpha, who isn’t to be messed with.Casual observation: 7w6 places greater importance on being liked and accepted by groups/people while 7w8 is more individualistic and doesn’t care a whit for your opinion or conformity.

As for the impact on Ne, 7w6 makes an Ne dom quite typical and highlights its unrealistic nature while also sharpening intuitive tendency to know when something is off + scanning for logical inconsistencies. 7w8 gives Ne a bold, pragmatic flair in terms of vision execution. Regarding Se users, 7w6 could theoretically slow Se down because 6 isn’t quite as eager to leap in to things without thinking over a situation thoroughly. Stereotypically, 7w8 + Se would be like sex, drugs, rock and roll. In a more realistic sense they are more likely to be daredevil non conformists who are bound to succeed by sheer audacity and seizing opportunities quickly, while 7w6 Se would socially appropriate its expression.

Hope that helps!

- ENTP Mod.

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7w6 is the Enneagram equivalent of BDE (Big Dog Energy)

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SX5 AND SX7

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(sx/sp 7w6 - so/sp 9w1 - sx/sp 2w1)

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